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Ordinance#251211Passed
In plain English

The ordinance allows developers to meet street tree planting requirements by paying a fee or providing alternative landscaping, exempts accessory dwelling units from these requirements, and streamlines the process for tree removals by City departments. It also updates reporting requirements for in lieu fees and creates a separate account for these fees within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to allow development projects to satisfy street tree planting requirements through payment of an in lieu fee or providing alternative landscaping; exempt accessory dwelling units from street tree planting requirements; eliminate appeals to the Board of Appeals for hazardous tree removals undertaken by City departments and commissions; amending the Administrative Code to specify a separate account within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund to receive in lieu fees for street tree requirements; amending the Planning Code to update street tree applicability requirements; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to prescribe timeframes for the hearing and decision on appeals of certain street tree removals to the Board of Appeals; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

Introduced: Dec 9, 2025
Final action: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsors: Alan Wong
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a need to update San Francisco's street tree planting requirements and streamline the development process.

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Introduction of OrdinanceDecember 9, 2025
Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie introduced an ordinance to amend the Public Works, Administrative, and Planning Codes regarding street trees.

MYR Cover Ltr 120925
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Legislation ReferralDecember 19, 2025
Planning Department

The Board of Supervisors referred the ordinance to the Planning Department for review and response.

Referral CEQA PC 121925
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Response ReceivedDecember 22, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department provided a response regarding the ordinance's compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Legistar Action History
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Public Hearing and RecommendationMarch 12, 2026
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval with modifications to the ordinance.

PC Transmittal 032326
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Final Response ReceivedMarch 25, 2026
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission's final response regarding the ordinance was received, affirming its consistency with the General Plan.

Legistar Action History

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Related / predecessor legislation
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PC Transmittal 032326
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 070826
Environmental review (CEQA)
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Leg Dig Ver3,4
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How they voted

AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Jul 27, 2026Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Jul 27, 2026Pass
3-0
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Jul 27, 2026Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

PresidentDec 9, 2025
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardDec 19, 2025
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentDec 22, 2025
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionMar 25, 2026
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
PresidentJun 30, 2026
β†’SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardJul 8, 2026
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeJul 27, 2026
βœ“RECOMMENDED AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
Board of SupervisorsSep 1, 2026
βœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
MayorSep 18, 2026
βœ“APPROVED